Time Timer vs Thought Saver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Timer
This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.
- Iconic visual timer with disappearing disk
- Inclusive design for various needs
- Flexible routine creation and sequencing
- Multiple timers and preset options
- Customizable sound, vibration, and color
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Feel time move. Stay on track. Stress less. From the makers of the original red disk timer, the Time Timer® App transforms the powerful visual tool trusted by families, teachers, therapists, and productivity pros for over 30 years into a fully customizable experience on your device. Whether you’re helping students build focus, supporting kids through daily routines, or simply managing your own tasks without overwhelm—Time Timer makes time feel more tangible and manageable. What Makes Time Timer Different? Iconic Visual Timer Watch time disappear as the disk gets smaller—a simple, intuitive way to feel time passing, not just track it. Inclusive by Design Trusted by people with ADHD, Autism, executive function challenges, or just a busy brain. Invented by a mom for her child, Time Timer has supported users of all abilities for decades. Flexible for Every Routine Use it once or build structured sequences. Create presets for daily habits. Run multiple timers at once. Make routines visual and calm transitions. Trusted in Schools, Homes & Workplaces From kindergarten classrooms to therapy sessions to boardrooms, Time Timer helps reduce resistance, improve focus, and make time awareness easier for everyone. Free Features Include: Create up to 3 timers Run multiple timers at once Use the original 60-minute red disk — or choose any duration Adjust sound, vibration, and color with limited options Premium Features Unlock Even More: Unlimited customization Build routines with timer sequencing (morning checklists, therapy steps, work sprints) Organize timers with Groups Sync across mobile and desktop devices Quick Set +/- buttons for fast adjustments Customize disk size and detail level Use Time Timer For: Morning and bedtime routines Homework and study blocks Transitions between tasks Work sprints and focus sessions Therapy, coaching, or classroom support Daily life skills for kids, teens, and adults Why It Works Time Timer® transforms time from something abstract and invisible into something your eyes can track and your brain can trust. That’s why it’s backed by research, loved by educators, and recommended by occupational therapists worldwide. Created for real life. Trusted for decades. Download Time Timer today and feel the difference.
Thought Saver
This app helps you build a better daily routine with tools like meditation timers, journaling, and chatbots. It also uses spaced repetition to help you remember important ideas and offers daily quizzes and pre-made flashcard decks for learning.
- Daily routine integration
- Spaced repetition algorithm
- Meditation timers
- Gratitude journaling
- Interactive chatbots
- Daily quizzes
- Flashcard decks
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Discover a refreshed Thought Saver - your free, everyday companion for personal growth. We've added features to help you shape a wholesome daily routine, alongside our smart spaced repetition algorithm that helps remember important ideas. New routine tools: Integrate meditation timers, interactive chatbots, and gratitude journaling into your day. Smart spaced repetition: Our algorithm considers the importance of an idea and how well you recall it, helping you remember what truly matters. Daily quizzes: Expand your learning streak with handy quiz reminders. Idea exploration: Draw inspiration from our pre-existing flashcard decks and learn something new every day. Multi-platform sync: Seamless sync between our web app, mobile, and browser extension. Offline access: Create cards and take quizzes offline - we'll auto-sync once you're back online. Share with friends: Effortlessly share your cards and ideas via our cloud-based auto-syncing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thought Saver at 100% against Time Timer's 63%. Thought Saver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Time Timer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year. Thought Saver asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thought Saver holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Time Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thought Saver's.
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Thought Saver every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Time Timer | Thought Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Time Timer LLC | SparkWave |
Customer experience
Time Timer
Thought Saver
Bugs and requests
Time Timer
Reported bugs
4 issues- No timers show up in app
- Timer stops working when phone is locked
- Inconsistent dark mode implementation
- Vibration doesn't work as expected
Requested features
7 requests- Add Apple Watch complication
- Allow rearranging of timers
- Ability to continue timer after time is up
- Option to change timer color and background
- Lock timer settings on Apple Watch
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- Add percentage countdown option
- Integrate current time into app
Thought Saver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Time Timer
- Unlock all Time Timer features$9.951 Year
Thought Saver
No in-app purchases
Questions
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